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An independent heritage consultancy working for commercial developers and other clients throughout the United Kingdom. Prospect Archaeology has a wealth of experience in all periods of the past, from the truly ancient through to the 20th century and covering both above and below ground heritage.
Our Services
From an initial phone call through to final planning sign-off and beyond.
The Steps
With any development it's important to know what you are getting yourself in to.

Initial
Appraisal

Achieve Planning Permission

Begin
Fieldwork

Results

Latest News
Out with the old and in with the new!
That sounds a little harsh as we’re actually very sad to announce that Sam Makings, our office manager who has been with us forever, has recently
Read moreKirkstall Forge Leeds
Now, I am the last to write the history of the women of Kirkstall Forge out of any story. It was, after all, Betty Beecroft who was the driving force
Read moreThink Act Report
After a rather long silence we’re back with news of our support for a government campaign to improve gender equality in business. As a largely
Read more18th Century Timber Waggonway
We’ve just published an article on the timber waggonway excavated by Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd on behalf of Quays Hotels Ltd and Marshalls
Read moreFeatured Projects
Pineham, Northamptonshire
This very large commercial development adjacent to the M1 motorway, for ProLogis Developments Ltd has been split into several phases over a number of years. The total site covers in excess of 1.6 square km and has been one of the largest archaeological digs by area that we’ve organised. Nansi has been involved in this site since 1998. Her commercial consultancy approach, the site archaeologist’s hard work and of course Pro-Logis’s six-figure funding has added important details to our understanding of Iron Age and Roman settlement in this
Read moreBelfast Victoria Square
This iconic redevelopment of central Belfast by Multi Developments of The Netherlands comprised a £400m shopping centre (one of the largest projects ever undertaken in Northern Ireland) built over an historic dockyard. Prospect Archaeology were involved throughout, managing teams of archaeologists and liaising with the demolition and substructure contractors through the complex programme and tight site conditions.
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